replacement went relatively smoothly, republicans will not accept an activist judge or rule out a filibuster. according to mitch mcconnell, americans can expect senate republicans to make a vigorous case for a judicial restraints >> i hope the senate will move quickly in the coming weeks to debate and confirm my nominee, so the new justice is seated in time for the fall term. >> witt stephens stepping down in july, there is ample time to get someone in place before arguments resume in october. leading names include solicitor general, and judge diane wood. if he wants someone who will follow in the stevens footsteps, it will not be difficult to find a path. >> there is an awful lot of

them. >> now comes the intense jockeying for positions among interest groups, who will be pushing a nominee that represents its mission statement. some of whom have already reached at the white house with suggestions. >> more details on justice john paul stevens. he turns 90 in 11 days. he was nominated to the court in 1975. he rolled on the little side throughout the years on cases involving abortions. -- he ruled on the liberal side. >> another announcement came from bart stupak. he says he will not seek reelection. >> am i worried about it? no, i have seen the republican field and am not impressed. >> they would not vote for health care reform without

restrictions on abortion. president obama got the votes needed to pass health care reform. he said after 18 years in congress he can retire now that his main goal is accomplished. >> the government is considering a second penalty against toyota. they are also facing $16 million for failing to notify the government about defective gas pedals. the transportation department says six other little -- says accelerator pedals have different defects. >> a credit we can in the district. -- crowded area in the district this weekend. john gonzales is in washington with what you need to know. >> this is seventh street next to the convention center. you can see steel fences already lined the streets.

this weekend is always busy, but add to that the parade and dignitaries, and you have a traffic mess. >> this family is hoping to the curbside for the cherry blossoms parade, but realize getting around will be a challenge. >> [inaudible] >> this friday on afternoon is already a mass. he appears to be wearing the appropriate hat today. >> [inaudible] >> just up the road will be the nuclear security summit. >> there will be discussions about something very near and dear to him. >> roads will be closed and parking off limits and a large security perimeter is sure to cause gridlock. >> i think they should stay as far away as possible. >> this event with more than 40

heads of states will force 13 bus routes to be detoured. >> i have to show my id. it is just hard with four small children trying to walk. >> the owner of this barbershop worries about his business. >> it will be completely closed. they are closing the streets. >> security will also affect local airports. trains will not stop at the -- small planes will not be allowed to use reagan on monday or tuesday. >> thank you. if you want to avoid the crowds but still want to enjoy the parade, watcht live right here starting at 10:00 a.m. go to wjla.com for a list of events.

willie weather cooperate for weekend activities? -- will the weather cooperate? >> lets go of of the weather furniture center print a few -- above the weather center. stand.et to the storm a cold front is off. some showers coming across state college. they have been seeing snow showers all afternoon. that is how colin is there. parts of west virginia and kentucky also have showers. here is our story, a big change from this time yesterday. 56 in fairfax. gaithersburg at 53 degrees. it will be pretty chilly. we will head back to the mid 60's tomorrow. we will look ahead in the next

few minutes. >> another setback for rescue crews in west virginia. the hurdles that are facing the search for missing miners. >> [inaudible] >> president obama response to [inaudible] what sarah palin had to say in return. >> how did a cow end up in a

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>> you are watching abc 7 news at 6:00 p.m. >> there is a suspect in the rescue -- another setback for the missing miners in west virginia. at least 25 people were killed. rescuers have found seven bodies. they are going to drop in a camera to see what they can see. >> never give up. that is what we do, never giving up. >> the number of violations cited -- massey energy says there's safety record has been better than the average. president obama is demanded answers to what caused the explosion by next week. >> five months after the fort

hood shooting, the suspect has been moved to a texas jail. he faces 13 counts of murder and 32 counts of attempted murder for the november shooting rampage. one person paralyzed has been in the hospital since november. the attorney says he does not know his client is being transferred. >> the mayor highlighted city progress and accomplishments in the last year. >> helping to build stronger, safer neighborhoods across the district. we have to push our government to do more, because this is not 100%. >> he highlighted specifics, including the lowest homicide level since 1966. he discussed changes in the school system and improvements in student test scores. he is up for reelection this year. >> why the president and sarah

palin are exchanging verbal jabs. >> we will have what to expect for the weekend weather. >> the caps are at home tonight and the second round of the masters is in the history books. we will hear from tiger

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>> a war of words is on between republicans and president obama. >> sarah palin is critical of the nuclear weapon policy change. we have the president's response. >> today at the southern republican leadership conference, it was speechmaking with sarah palin continuing her criticisms of president obama. today in new orleans, sarah palin took this swipe at president obama's nuclear accord. >> now the president with the nuclear experience he has acquired as a community organizer -- [applause] and as a part-time senator, and full-time candidate, still no accomplishment to date with north korea and iran.

>> the president's response to criticism. >> sarah palin is not much of an expert on nuclear issues. >> another potential gop candidate, newt had gingrich had this description. >> the most president -- radical president. i own washington and there is nothing you can do about it. that is where we are. >> today it is empty, but this was the mccain palin headquarters. >> i think she can draw a crowd. >> he likes gingrich even more. >> it would be a good fight. >> i'd like sarah palin, but don't think she has experience. >> but not everyone agrees. >> i don't really care for her. she rubs me t wrong way. >> i wish she would pull it down

just a little bit. >> sometimes you need to speak up and there are other times when you need to keep quiet. >> another big favor to new orleans, liz cheney. she praised her father's harsh criticisms of obama. she says he will be a one-term president. >> back here in washington, the first lady visited the pentagon and got a warm welcome. she stopped by to thank military leaders for their hard work. she told the crowds that meeting military families has been one of her great privileges. >> a great privilege for us to have fabulous weather. >> the past few days were in the 90's and today iis chilly out there. at least it is pretty. take a look at our rooftop

camera. winds are still costing at 25 miles per hour. it will take awhile for winds to diminish. when that happens, it will be chile by tomorrow morning. -- it will be chilly by tomorrow. we will see temperatures continued to drop. 53 degrees in alexandria now. our number is officially at reagan national, 59 degrees for the high. here are the averages today. the record was 9 degrees set back in 1969. 700 inches -- 700 >> of 1 inch of rain. a very high range of pollen reported today. pine trees are starting to go up. that is the release slimy: you see on your cars.

-- really slimy pollen you see on your cars. these are the changes within 24 hours. 26 degrees colder in fairfax and this time yesterday. amazing changes we expected, but the key is the wins will diminish and we will make a recovery in temptress tomorrow. the pocket of cold air is just to our northwest. mid 60's tomorrow and 70's on sunday. the low pressure system is moving up into eastern canada and lots of clear skies. we will be in fine shape going forward. tomorrow's weather map shows very chilly conditions and even snow across northern new england. around here, sunshine. we will have a cold morning, but will warm up nicely. we will give you the weekend forecast. mostly sunny, seasonal and 64

degrees. for sunday, just a few patchy clouds and into the lower 70's. a frontal system will drop temperatures on monday and up to 68. lots of sunshine next week with seasonal temperatures, with a bit of a warming trend by late thursday and friday. >> the toyota sports desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealer. >> they changed things around at the masters. >> they change things every day to make it more difficult. there is a different feel at the masters for round two. not nearly the reception for tiger. tiger went out and be followed up on his -- on his first round with a 70. tiger was at the clubhouse before the sun came up.

he spent a long time on the putting green. once on the course, he was very patient just like yesterday. once again, he missed what looked like or makable -- makeable puts. >> i was putting better. i played like i had more control of the golf club today. >> meanwhile, west what is still on the course and he leaves at 9 under par. w estwood -- westwood is still on the course. a great night for dinner and a hockey game. the cab's played the thrashers. nicklas backstrom is glad bruce

boudreau does not want to back off. he had 98 points. he has never had a 100-point season. he realizes the caps do not played for individual honors. get it, i don't get mad about it. we like to win, that is our goal. i don't care about what i do. >> after last night's win over the phillies, the national's flew to new york to play the mets. the opening day at camden yards and mike and solaced blew another one. -- mike gonzalex ballou another one. the orioles fell again. how about a great defense from the a's? he makes a great sliding catch

just in front of the dugout. that is our catch of the night. espn is reporting that the eagles traded donavan mcnabb from drafting another player. he was sharp but limited because of his week ankle. he said he was still scheduled to visit the redskins in washington april 15. in college basketball, after the butler's loss, the head coach found a new contract with a healthy raise. they did not say what the reyes was. >> it looks like he will stick around -- he didn't say what the raise was. >> how this cow got stuck in a

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>> here is a rescue you don't see every day, a cal stuck in a storm drain. -- a cow got stuck in a storm drain. they sent a dog inside to try to

scare it out. in the end, theyad to rip up the road. if it is a little wobbly, but it will be ok. they are all okay. there you go. >> it will be shipped out to the plant and a couple of days. let's take a look at the next seven days. bright sunshine in the forecast. it's very cold start tomorrow. it will be cold outside for the cherry blossoms. bright sunshine and low 70's on sunday. more seasonable weather for most of next week. >> great to hear that. >> see you at 11:00 p.m. have a great night.